How to reset all setting in file explorer In Windows 11

To reset all settings in File Explorer in Windows 11, you can restore the default settings for both Folder Options and the File Explorer layout/view settings. Here's how:

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🔧 Method 1: Reset via Folder Options

1. Open File Explorer.

2. Click the three-dot menu (...) on the top toolbar, then select Options.

3. In the Folder Options window:

   • Under the General tab, click Restore Defaults.

   • Switch to the View tab and click Restore Defaults.

4. Click Apply, then OK.

🔄 Method 2: Reset All Folder View Customizations (Registry Reset)

This will reset all folder views back to their defaults.

⚠️ Caution: This involves editing the Windows Registry. Be careful, or back up your registry first.

1. Press Win + R, type regedit, and hit Enter.

2. Navigate to:

   HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\Bags
   

3. Right-click the Bags key and choose Delete.

4. Then delete the BagMRU key in:

   HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\BagMRU
   

5. Restart your PC or log out and back in.

This will reset folder view settings (e.g. details, large icons, grouping) across File Explorer.